We get it. Digging through the baggage policy section of a poorly cobbled together airline site is probably the last thing you want to do before you head out on a surf vacation. Don't panic, we've done all of that for you. Prices and fees up to date at point of post. If there's something we missed, comment below and we'll be sure to update! Below you'll find a color coded table.

The Gold represents the best of the best. These airlines are highly surfer friendly, offering to transfer surfboards at reasonable rates with very few additional fees. Bless em.

Silver airlines are an acceptable alternative to gold. It's still cheaper and safer that shipping internationally, but make sure you read carefully. Some of those policies are pretty absurd.

Next, Poo-colored. These airlines will try and take you for every dime you've got. Crazy fee stacks, unreasonable restrictions, avoid these at all costs.

Finally, White: which are airlines with highly variable fees. Kind of a random grab bag depending on destination and time of year. Better to just call in and ask.

As one of two check in bags: free. Must be in a bag. Maximum size: 109 in and 66lbs. Can only be carried to/from/within South West Pacific. Otherwise expect to be billed on weight. Variable oversize fees.

Prices and fees up to date at point of post. If there's something we missed, comment below and we'll be sure to update!

Garek Hurt

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Samuel Jesse

May 07, 2014

This would of been great in 2011, but I know from a number of airlines this certainly does not apply anymore.

Korean Airlines charged me Oversize Luggage charge, which is more than an extra bag. It would approx $250USD. I managed to talk them down to letting me pay just the extra baggage charge at $130 because we had numerous extra bags we also paid for.